In this episode Amber and Shannon share candid, often-humorous stories about life after breast cancer surgery — from drain tubes, mastectomy shirts and wound care to the never-ending pill bottles, supplements, and the surprise of seromas and operations.

They reflect on family history, the emotional toll and slow recovery, trade jokes about stool softeners and collagen wraps, and promise future episodes that explore more of their lives beyond cancer.

In episode three of Tamoxifen Sisters, Amber and Shannon discuss frustrating experiences with women’s healthcare, from difficult MRIs and biopsies to insurance denials and medical dismissiveness. They share how imaging changed surgical decisions, the impact of tamoxifen side effects on daily life, and inequities in treatment and empathy.

Through candid conversation and dark humor, they explore how the healthcare system often overlooks patients’ human experiences and the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Join us as we talk about how we don't look like people perceive a cancer survivor to appear versus what it actually feels like to go through the journey.

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